What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Coordinator position at Capital Area Oral Surgery?
Capital Area /oral Surgery
Primary Location: Falls Church, VA
Travel Required: Woodbridge & Bealeton, VA
Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Elite Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a reliable, organized, and patient-focused Treatment Coordinator / Front Desk Coordinator to join our growing multispecialty dental team.
This position is ideal for someone who is confident communicating with patients, comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent organization and follow-through.
The primary work location will be Falls Church, with occasional travel to our other locations:
- Falls Church: Primary location
- Woodbridge: Approximately 2–4 times per month
- Bealeton: Approximately 1 time per month
- Occasional willingness to travel with the surgical team for on-site surgical days is required.
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Patient Coordination
- Greet patients and provide a professional, welcoming experience
- Answer and manage incoming phone calls
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments
- Check patients in and out efficiently
- Verify and update patient demographic information
- Collect and update medical and dental insurance cards
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Communicate effectively with patients, parents, doctors, and clinical team members
Treatment Coordination & Financial Responsibilities
- Coordinate treatment plans and assist patients with understanding recommended treatment
- Discuss treatment costs and available financing options
- Explain payment expectations and financial policies clearly and professionally
- Assist with financial arrangements and treatment acceptance
- Understand basic dental terminology and CPT coding
- Work closely with the clinical and billing teams to ensure accurate information and smooth patient flow
Insurance & Administrative Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain accurate insurance information
- Assist with insurance-related documentation and communication
- Understand basic insurance terminology and benefit information
- Maintain organized records and follow established office procedures
- Follow the office's established communication and escalation hierarchy
Surgical Team Support
- Be willing to travel with the surgical team for designated on-site surgical days
- Assist with patient coordination, check-in/check-out, paperwork, and administrative support during surgical days
- Adapt to different office and surgical environments as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Previous experience in a dental, medical, or healthcare front-office environment
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to answer phones professionally and manage multiple calls/tasks
- Experience with patient check-in and check-out
- Understanding of CPT coding and dental/medical terminology
- Ability to collect, verify, and update patient insurance information
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
- Reliable attendance and dependable transportation
- Ability and willingness to travel between locations
- Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team
Preferred:
- Experience with CareStack or another dental practice management system
- Experience with treatment coordination
- Experience discussing dental financing and payment options
- Experience working in a multispecialty dental practice
- Experience supporting oral surgery or surgical procedures
- Bilingual skills are a plus
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and dependable
- Highly organized
- Professional and confident with patients
- Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities at once
- Strong with tracking, follow-up, and time management
- Able to prioritize tasks and understand what needs immediate attention
- A strong communicator who understands the importance of following the appropriate chain of communication/hierarchy
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Flexible and willing to travel when needed
- Proactive rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done
This is a hands-on position for someone who wants to be an important part of the day-to-day operation of a growing dental organization. The right candidate will understand that excellent front-desk coordination directly impacts patient experience, treatment acceptance, scheduling, collections, and overall office flow.
Schedule & Location
Primary Location: Falls Church, VA
Additional Travel:
- Woodbridge: 2–4 times per month
- Bealeton: approximately 1 time per month
- Occasional on-site surgical team travel
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32